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Used BMW 1 Series for sale near Romford

708 results
Romford, Greater London
2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i Sport 5d Auto The Car Traders

2018 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport 5d Auto

60,000 miles

£10,388

Good Deal
Romford
2 mi away
Year:
2018
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Black
Combined fuel economy:
47 MPG
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
60,000
Stock number:
202602180030158
Reg.:
WBA1R52060V880531

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2019 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport Shadow Edition (s/s) 5d Auto

2019 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport Shadow Edition (s/s) 5d Auto

43,000 miles

£14,289

Good Deal
Uxbridge
29 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Blue
Combined fuel economy:
47 MPG
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
43,000
Stock number:
202602210110795
Reg.:
WBA1R520607D59011

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2021 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i Sport (LCP)

2021 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport (LCP)

39,447 miles

£14,998

Good Deal
Essex
6 mi away
Year:
2021
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
White
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
39,447
Stock number:
2027
Reg.:
WBA7K320507H64389

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2019 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i SE Business (s/s) 5d Auto

2019 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i SE Business (s/s) 5d Auto

42,320 miles

£12,288

Great Deal
Romford
2 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Black
Combined fuel economy:
49 MPG
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
42,320
Stock number:
202601088997887
Reg.:
WBA1R520707D32688

2014 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i SE (s/s) 3d Auto

2014 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i SE (s/s) 3d Auto

30,935 miles

£9,000

Great Deal
New Malden
23 mi away
Year:
2014
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Blue
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
30,935
Stock number:
U329
Reg.:
WBA1A12010VZ05769

2024 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

2024 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

17,038 miles

£21,150

Great Deal
Orpington
17 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Grey
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
17,038
Stock number:
202512188694677
Reg.:
WBA7K320307R01889

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2018 BMW 1 Series

2.0TD 120d M Sport 3d

40,003 miles

£12,550

Great Deal
London
15 mi away
Year:
2018
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I4 Diesel
Exterior colour:
White
Combined fuel economy:
58 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
40,003
Stock number:
202602069728878
Reg.:
WBA1W720205J19581

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2016 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport 5d

58,100 miles

£7,950

Great Deal
West Molesey
28 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
White
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
58,100
Stock number:
202602089765539
Reg.:
WBA1R52080V552740

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2024 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

41,731 miles

£18,866

Great Deal
Stevenage
27 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Grey
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
41,731
Stock number:
202510036851560
Reg.:
WBA7K320607N97604

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2025 BMW 1 Series

1.5 120 M Sport (Technology Pack / Pro Pack)

6,826 miles

£27,917

Great Deal
Approved used
London
13 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Purple
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
6,826
Stock number:
202601249395134
Reg.:
WBA82GE0607S89694

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2019 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport 5d Auto

29,433 miles

£13,300

Great Deal
New Malden
23 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Black
Combined fuel economy:
47 MPG
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
29,433
Stock number:
U386
Reg.:
WBA1R520305N01372

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2020 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (138bhp) DCT

48,561 miles

£15,700

Great Deal
Chelmsford
15 mi away
Year:
2020
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
White
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
48,561
Stock number:
202511248109329
Reg.:
WBA7K320405R29051

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2019 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport (138bhp) 5d

55,579 miles

£10,850

Great Deal
Swindon
22 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
White
Combined fuel economy:
52 MPG
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
55,579
Stock number:
3661
Reg.:
WBA1R520607B77437

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2024 BMW 1 Series

2,500 miles

£29,550

Great Deal
Wennington
6 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Exterior colour:
Blue
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
2,500
Stock number:
10035
Reg.:
WBA82GE0807R97980

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2010 BMW 1 Series

2.0 118i SE Hatchback 3d auto

62,000 miles

£4,000

Great Deal
London
16 mi away
Year:
2010
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Grey
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
62,000
Stock number:
202311244256440
Reg.:
WBAUB92020VF02394

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2013 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i M Sport (s/s) 3d Auto

46,897 miles

£8,995

Great Deal
Harrow
23 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
White
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
46,897
Stock number:
7664599
Reg.:
WBA1A12060J216690

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2024 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

17,964 miles

£20,790

Great Deal
Colney Heath
21 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Gloss White
Fuel type:
Petrol
Interior colour:
Part Leather
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
17,964
Stock number:
21786794
Reg.:
WBA7K320507N45526

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2013 BMW 1 Series

1.6TD 116d EfficientDynamics 5d

108,150 miles

£3,490

Great Deal
Eton Wick
35 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Silver
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
108,150
Stock number:
10169
Reg.:
WBA1C92060J432340

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2016 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Sport 5d

71,461 miles

£6,899

Great Deal
Luton
33 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Red
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
71,461
Stock number:
1153516
Reg.:
WBA1V720705C20184

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2022 BMW 1 Series

2.0 128ti (LCP)

21,958 miles

£22,998

Great Deal
Approved used
Bromley
14 mi away
Year:
2022
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I4 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Black
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
21,958
Stock number:
202512318856656
Reg.:
WBA7L520205V13301

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2013 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i Sport 3d

52,000 miles

£6,690

Great Deal
London
7 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Red
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
52,000
Stock number:
936125
Reg.:
WBA1D12010J862873

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2011 BMW 1 Series

2.0TD 116d Sport 5d

97,000 miles

£2,995

Great Deal
Luton
33 mi away
Year:
2011
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Blue
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
97,000
Stock number:
367
Reg.:
WBAUH52020E762587

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2022 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Sport DCT

70,000 miles

£14,488

Good Deal
Romford
2 mi away
Year:
2022
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Black
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
70,000
Stock number:
202601229345278
Reg.:
WBA7M720707K52731

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BMW 1 Series: CarGurus Buyer Insights

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CarGurus expert rating: 4 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: 4.2 out of 5
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 40.2%
Overall CarGurus rating:* 4.4 out of 5
Available Listings: Around 3,000
Average Price: Around £15,000

BMW 1 Series (2020-2023) Pros and Cons

Pros Cons
Latest model offers more interior space than its predecessor Firm ride, especially if you choose an M Sport
Cabin is made from high-quality materials BMW purists may be put off by the front-wheel-drive chassis
Engaging to drive Not as practical as a Honda Civic or VW Golf


Quick Summary

The third-generation BMW 1 Series (F40), launched in 2019, marked a significant shift to front-wheel drive, aiming to boost practicality and interior space to better compete with rivals like the Volkswagen Golf and Mercedes A-Class. Despite the change, BMW successfully retained the engaging driving experience the 1 Series is known for. While it has since been replaced by the F70, this Mk3 version remains a compelling used purchase, offering a blend of premium feel and dynamic handling.

Inside, the 1 Series boasts high-quality materials, though entry-level trims can appear plain. Rear passenger room and the 380-litre boot are improved but still not class-leading. Its driving dynamics are a highlight, with slick steering and composed handling, though the ride can be firm, particularly on M Sport models. The 118i (1.5-litre petrol) is a responsive and economical choice (40-45mpg), while the 116d diesel achieves 55-60mpg. The potent M135i xDrive hot hatch offers impressive performance (30-35mpg). All engines feature a timing chain, reducing long-term maintenance costs, and BMW offers competitive servicing plans.

Best for: Drivers seeking an engaging, fun-to-drive premium hatchback, those who appreciate high-quality interiors and the BMW badge, and buyers looking for a potent hot hatch (M135i).

Not ideal for: Buyers prioritising maximum practicality and rear passenger comfort (like a Honda Civic or VW Golf), those who prefer a softer, more comfortable ride, or budget-conscious buyers seeking the absolute lowest running costs compared to mainstream alternatives.


Comparison vs Key Rivals


VehicleCarGurus Expert RatingCarGurus User RatingGood/Great deals %Overall CarGurus Rating
BMW 1 Series4/54.2/540.2%4.4/5
Volkswagen Golf Mk84/54.7/531.9%4.4/5
Audi A3 Mk44/54.4/534.4%4.4/5
Mercedes-Benz A-Class4/54.2/534.2%4.3/5


The Verdict

You should buy the 1 Series if: You're looking for an engaging and fun-to-drive premium family hatchback, appreciate high-quality interiors and the BMW badge, and are willing to accept a slightly firmer ride and less outright practicality than some rivals.

Consider alternatives if: You prioritise maximum rear passenger space or boot capacity, prefer a softer ride, or are on a strict budget where mainstream alternatives offer lower overall running costs.

Competitive Position: The third-generation BMW 1 Series (F40) successfully blends BMW's renowned driving dynamics with improved practicality, making it a strong contender in the premium compact segment. While it might not offer the ultimate space of some mainstream rivals or the softest ride, its high-quality interior, engaging driving experience, and efficient engine options position it well against the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, especially for those seeking a driver-focused hatchback.

BMW 1 Series Review

*The Overall CarGurus rating: that informs these recommendations is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from February 2026, CarGurus expert reviews, and CarGurus user reviews.

4.3 Overall rating

(33 reviews)
Anonymous
4.0
Reviewed a 2023 BMW 1.5TD 116d M Sport DCT on Feb 27, 2024

The car pricing is average to its competitors, with the driving experience, being comfortable and the car grips and moves really well, ride height and comfort is really good, it is a BMW after-all, plenty of storage space and functions available, the car price is spot on. I have all available packages on my variant 116D M Sport Pro, the only two extras i didnt have installed were the towbar and panoramic roof. The car features and used daily by myself are the HUD (heads up display) which is superb, and easy, to use, heated steering wheel and heated seats are easy and fast reacting, and just the right temperature. Electric memory seats work really well with forward/backward, upward/downward support along with back lumber support and leg support, all easily adjustable and has profile saving available. Cruise control and media function buttons on the steering wheel are really easy and simple to use, the response from the buttons in general is quick and shows no delay. The infotainment screen is as big as you could possibly need it, its responsive and has a circular dial scroll and multiple buttons to easily navigate, the menu is simple to use ,understand and get around. Theres buttons for simple and easy temperature control along with multiple auto control features. Door pocket storage is really good and two cup holders with wireless charging is really well manufactured with plenty of space. I dont know if its possible for a 1 series to have, but this car would benefit from heated mirrors and next lane control assistance. It has lane control which works really well and easily adjustable for whats in front of you. Automatic boot opening feature is really responsive and works great, multiple ways to use this feature whether its by key press, button by drivers seat, or swiping your foot under the rear bumper, with button for auto closing and you can set up how much to open the door for when in tight spaces. The car comes with some ambient lighting internally which works great and has different functions, easy to adjust, but would benefit with a full scale trim lighting rather than the current set up of half dash board and doors only.

Leanne H
5.0
Reviewed a 2017 BMW 1 Series on Aug 14, 2023

Love my 1 series sport. Fairly nippy and a lovely smooth drive. Rear parking sensors are a god send. Good on diesel, especially on long motorway journeys. Only thing missing is heated front seats. I know you can get them in some models but would be nice to have as standard when your paying top dollar. Otherwise would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice smooth drive with good MPG.

RICHARD G
4.0
Reviewed a 2010 BMW 1 Series on Dec 22, 2022

Excellent features and great condition, everything was like new, previous owners have taken great care both, inside and out. I have looked at several other 1 series and this one knocks them out of the water. The car is just missing the weather!!

David T
4.0
Reviewed a 2011 BMW 1 Series on Jun 14, 2021

great car, quite responsive engine a diesel with this horse power. Good feel from steering. Good handling, goes just were you want it as quick as you want . solid well built car with its own style.

Neil B
5.0
Reviewed a 2017 BMW 1 Series on Apr 13, 2022

Great characterful engine which is economical too! Handles well as a bonus.

BMW 1 Series FAQs

How much does the BMW 1 Series cost in Romford?

The average BMW 1 Series costs about £15,111.26. The average price has decreased by -4.1% since last year. The 708 for sale near Romford on CarGurus, range from £1,495 to £60,000 in price.

How many BMW 1 Series vehicles in Romford have no reported accidents or damage?

688 out of 708 for sale near Romford have no reported accidents or damage.

What fuel types are available?

Diesel, Petrol engines are available.

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